Arizona · Hiking · Cedar Bench Wilderness

Tule Rim

8.5 mi
round trip
219 ft
climb
5,953 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Tule Rim open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Tule Rim, so check the source for the area it covers (6 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Verde Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Tule Rim is an out-and-back hike of about 8.5 miles in Arizona's Cedar Bench Wilderness, part of the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. The trail climbs from a low point of about 5,085 feet to a high of about 5,953 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 219 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is rated hard. The trail is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The trip is open year-round. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 70°F in April to about 74°F in October, while July highs average about 91°F. That station sits roughly 1,300 feet below the trail, so temperatures on the rim run cooler. Chalk Tank is about 1.4 miles away, and Lower Cedar Bench, Cold Water Springs and Oxbow are all within about 3.5 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.